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House of Earth and Blood

Sarah J. Maas (2019)

SubgenreContemporary Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Doorstopper (600+))
SettingContemporary Urban
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageStrong

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Bound by blood. Tempted by desire. Unleashed by destiny. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose—to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion—one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it. With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom—and the power of love.

Tags

Urban FantasyParanormal RomanceMysteryDark Fantasy

House of Earth and Blood: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult fantasy romance contains explicit sexual content with detailed anatomy, strong violence including murder and blood, strong language throughout, and themes of slavery and trauma. Suitable only for mature readers.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include slavery, graphic violence, murder, death, and death of friend (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will be captivated by the explosive chemistry between a vengeful partygirl and a fallen angel forced to work together to solve brutal murders in a richly imagined fantasy city.